Human Resources Management Minor
Learn how organizations find, develop, and keep the right people. Shawnee State's Human Resources Management Minor — 15 credit hours of business and social science coursework — adds the skills employers need from anyone leading a team, hiring talent, or building workplace culture.
Program Overview
Are you interested in how companies work, and especially how they find, support, and keep great employees? Shawnee State University offers a fantastic Human Resources (HR) minor that teaches you all about managing people effectively in a business or organization. HR is all about making sure a company can succeed because it has the right people in the right places, and they are happy and productive. This minor is offered through the C.H. Lute School of Business, an accredited school within SSU’s College of Business and Engineering Technology. This degree requires five courses, which includes 12 hours of core business and social science classes, plus one elective course you get to choose. This focused program gives you a solid understanding of how to strategically manage people to help a business gain a competitive edge.
The HR Management minor is incredibly versatile and can boost almost any career path. Every organization, whether it's a hospital, a school, a tech company, or a non-profit, relies on its people to achieve success. By taking this minor, you'll gain valuable skills in communication, problem-solving, team building, and understanding workplace dynamics. This means that no matter what your primary major is – perhaps nursing, communications, psychology, or even engineering – knowing how to effectively manage, motivate, and support employees is a crucial skill that makes you a more attractive and well-rounded professional in any field.
Project management is one of the most sought-after skill sets in today’s professional fields, and HR concepts are crucial in any group of people. If you're ready to learn how to empower people within an organization and contribute to a company's success, consider signing up for the Human Resources minor.
Gain essential skills in a field that's all about people, strategy, and making businesses thrive. Enhance your learning experience and prepare for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference in the lives of employees and the success of organizations. Talk to an advisor at Shawnee State University today to learn more about how the HR Management minor can fit into your future plans.
At A Glance
Human Resources Management Minor
Degree
Minor
Format
On-campus
Length
Typically completed alongside a bachelor's degree
Credits
15
Class Size
12:1
Location
Advanced Technology Center, Main Campus
Why Study Human Resources Management Minor at Shawnee University
Every organization runs on people. HR fluency makes you stronger in any role where you'll lead, hire, or work in teams.
The minor covers the practical side — organizational behavior, management principles, HR fundamentals — not abstract theory.
Fifteen credit hours is light-touch. You can add the minor without major disruption to your primary degree.
Pairs especially well with majors that produce future managers: nursing, communications, psychology, engineering, marketing.
The minor is 15 credit hours — four required courses plus one elective:
- PSYC 1101 or SOCI 1101 – Introduction to Psychology or Sociology
- BUMG 3000 – Organizational Behavior
- BUMG 3100 – Management Principles
- BUMG 3350 – Human Resource Management
- Elective (3 hours): Cyber Security Ethics, Legal Environment of Business, Business Ethics, or Sales Management
Human Resources Management Minor Frequently Asked Questions
15 credit hours — four required courses and one elective.
No. The minor is built to work across majors — and it's especially valuable for non-business students who'll move into management.
Yes, especially combined with a relevant primary degree. It's also useful for any leadership role where you'll be hiring, managing, or developing people.
